BUDDYS UPSTATE LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 2986859 • 203 CROWFLOCK CT, SIMPSONVILLE, SC, 29680
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-017070 | REVOKED | Apr 9, 2018 | Mar 23, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-05156 | ON FILE | Jan 26, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-05156 | REPLACED | Dec 24, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-05156 | CANCELLED | Dec 24, 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-05156 | REPLACED | Sep 17, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-05156 | CANCELLED | Sep 17, 2025 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT39748A | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT39748A | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT616607001 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT616607001 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2024 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT616607001 | CANCELLED | Nov 6, 2024 | Jan 11, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT616607001 | REPLACED | Nov 6, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT616607001 | CANCELLED | Sep 6, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT616607001 | REPLACED | Sep 6, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT616607001 | REPLACED | May 1, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT616607001 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 616607001 | REPLACED | Nov 7, 2023 | May 1, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 616607001 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2022 | Nov 7, 2023 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-00995 | REPLACED | Mar 30, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 222994001 | REPLACED | Mar 30, 2021 | Mar 30, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN281175 | REPLACED | Mar 30, 2020 | Mar 30, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN281175 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2020 | May 4, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN281175 | REPLACED | Mar 30, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN254485 | CANCELLED | Jun 11, 2019 | Mar 30, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN254485 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2019 | Jun 11, 2019 |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 71TRS086912 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2018 | Mar 30, 2019 |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 71TRS075353 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2017 | Mar 30, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05156 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05156 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05156 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2026 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05156 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05156 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 24, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT39748A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT616607001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT39748A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT616607001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT616607001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2025 | Jan 11, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT616607001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT616607001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT616607001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT616607001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT616607001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 616607001 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 616607001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2023 | Nov 7, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00995 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 222994001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2022 | Mar 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN281175 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2021 | Mar 30, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN281175 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2020 | May 4, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN254485 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN281175 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN254485 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2019 | Jun 11, 2019 |
| CANCEL | COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS086912 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2019 | Mar 30, 2019 |
| CANCEL | COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS075353 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2018 | Mar 30, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-017070 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-017070 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC017070 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 2, 2026 | — | Unknown |
| MC017070 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2026 |
| MC017070 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2025 |
| MC017070 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2025 |
| MC017070 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2025 |
| MC017070 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2020 |
| MC017070 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2019 |
| MC017070 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 4, 2018 | REVOKED | Mar 23, 2026 |
| MC017070 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 7, 2017 | REVOKED | Apr 9, 2018 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 38 inspections
Violation Summary (84 violations from 38 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106C1-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.301A | 387.301A | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBB-6 | Tires - Any tire with observable bumps bulge or knots | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLHFD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (38 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events